Getting started with Jurbid
Apply to Join our Network
Jurbid’s application process consists of your Bar Information, your education, your current and past employment information, your profile summary and any additional information you’d like clients to know about you including honors, awards, and your involvement with Bar Associations, etc.
The great news is that our application process will serve as your profile. We recommend that you upload a picture of yourself to humanize the experience with prospective clients. Once you submit a proposal, prospective clients will see your picture, the estimated completion date of the work, if applicable, the number of years you have been practicing and the price of your proposal. They also have the option of viewing your entire profile page. Therefore, we highly recommend that you market yourself as best as you can. While the price of representation is an important factor, there are other important differentiating factors such as your experience and even any additional languages you speak. Just think of it as a selling tool for yourself.
The great news is that our application process will serve as your profile. We recommend that you upload a picture of yourself to humanize the experience with prospective clients. Once you submit a proposal, prospective clients will see your picture, the estimated completion date of the work, if applicable, the number of years you have been practicing and the price of your proposal. They also have the option of viewing your entire profile page. Therefore, we highly recommend that you market yourself as best as you can. While the price of representation is an important factor, there are other important differentiating factors such as your experience and even any additional languages you speak. Just think of it as a selling tool for yourself.
Getting paid
Bank Account Information
We ask for the bank details to guarantee payment and to have your legal fees transferred to you as soon as practically possible. To facilitate transactions, Jurbid partnered up with Stripe. We guarantee payment the moment your proposal is accepted. Once your proposal is accepted, your legal fees are automatically transferred to your account within two to three business days minus a nominal transaction fee. For more information about our fees, please read the “Our Fees” section.
We ask for the bank details to guarantee payment and to have your legal fees transferred to you as soon as practically possible. To facilitate transactions, Jurbid partnered up with Stripe. We guarantee payment the moment your proposal is accepted. Once your proposal is accepted, your legal fees are automatically transferred to your account within two to three business days minus a nominal transaction fee. For more information about our fees, please read the “Our Fees” section.
Fees
You can create an account for free and review requests for proposals for free as well. We do not believe in monthly subscription fees or any other recurring fees. In our effort to make legal services more accessible, transparent and affordable for all, we realize that the cost of representation is increased if you have high marketing costs. Only pay for the leads you are interested in.
Transaction Fees
As part of our guarantee that you are compensated for your work, Jurbid facilitates payment via our platform. The fee is 8.9% + $.30 of the proposal amount. For instance, your proposal amount is $1,000.00 and the client accepts your proposal. You will receive $910.70 in the account on file within two to three business days.
Transaction Fees
As part of our guarantee that you are compensated for your work, Jurbid facilitates payment via our platform. The fee is 8.9% + $.30 of the proposal amount. For instance, your proposal amount is $1,000.00 and the client accepts your proposal. You will receive $910.70 in the account on file within two to three business days.
Submitting your first proposals
Jurbid’s Request for Proposal (“RFP”) intake process is designed to help you evaluate your interest in the case/issue and to serve as a baseline to determine the cost of representation. The RFP process includes questions to discharge your conflict of interest check, to determine statute of limitations among others. It is important to note, that the RFP is not a comprehensive or full proof intake form. Rather it was designed to create seamless engagement between you and clients.
Jurbid recommends that lawyers interested in a case/issue submit a proposal. Lawyers should specify in the scope of representation section the assumptions that make up the price of representation. Lawyers always have the opportunity to modify their proposal once additional facts have been uncovered. Research suggests that most clients will make a hiring decision once they have spoken to a lawyer. Therefore, Jurbid further recommends that lawyers request a short phone conversation with prospective clients when submitting a proposal.
Jurbid recommends that lawyers interested in a case/issue submit a proposal. Lawyers should specify in the scope of representation section the assumptions that make up the price of representation. Lawyers always have the opportunity to modify their proposal once additional facts have been uncovered. Research suggests that most clients will make a hiring decision once they have spoken to a lawyer. Therefore, Jurbid further recommends that lawyers request a short phone conversation with prospective clients when submitting a proposal.
Accepted proposals
Once a client accepts a proposal, you will be notified via email. You should immediately engage the client via the portal or begin working on the case. The proposal amount minus a transaction fee will be routed to the account on record within two to three business days.
Subsequent communication and file sharing can continue to via Jurbid’s portal or via your preferred choice.
Subsequent communication and file sharing can continue to via Jurbid’s portal or via your preferred choice.
Closing a case
Once you have completed the representation, you can close the case via Jurbid’s platform. This way you can better organize the pending, open and closed cases.
Additional questions answered
Is it free to create my Jurbid profile?
Yes. You do not have to pay anything to create an account. We also do not charge any monthly subscription fees. There is only a small transaction fee once a client accepts your case.
How do I best market myself?
Hiring a lawyer goes beyond who is most cost competitive. Highlight your strengths and add any relevant information about yourself including but not limited to past experience. You can also link to your existing website so that prospective clients can do more research on you and the services you provide.
Why do I need to select categories of law?
Prospective client’s Request for Proposals will be routed to lawyers based on the categories of law. As such, you will only receive email notifications to a Request for Proposals based on your own specialty.
How do I get paid?
Jurbid uses Stripe, a leading payment vendor, to facilitate payments. All payments are collected once your proposal is accepted. To facilitate the payments, a nominal transaction fee is applied.
Why was my Account Request Denied?
Jurbid has an extensive review process before admitting lawyers to our network. All lawyers must be admitted to a bar and must be in good standing. Furthermore, we reserve the right to deny access based on a number of factors including past grievance records.
Why was my access removed?
We periodically review lawyers’ eligibility to be on the site. We remove access based on a number of factors including bad reviews, failure to comply with our terms and conditions, lawyers change in bar status, etc.
Is Jurbid a Legal Referral Site?
No. Jurbid is a platform for legal services that connects and facilitates the interaction between clients and lawyers. Our approach goes beyond the offerings of pure referral websites.
How do I review Requests and Submit Proposals?
You can view all Request for Proposals upon loggin to Jurbid. Additionally, Jurbid will notify you by email when a request based on your specialty has been posted.
How is the interaction between the client and I managed?
Jurbid aims to facilitate the communication between clients and lawyers. You will have the option to communicate with the client and to upload and share documents. Once the client has accepted your proposal you may also invite them to your office or set up a conference call.